The Hawks outlasted a tough nonconference foe to win their season opener on the road Nov. 26.

Grafton trailed, 8-7, after one quarter but rallied to take a 19-17 lead into halftime and held a 30-26 edge entering the fourth period.

Orlowski scored a game-high 16 points, and Angie Mann added 10.

Erica Koller led East with 15 points.

This week, Grafton faced Racine Park on Tuesday and will resume NSC play by hosting Germantown at 7:30 p.m. Friday. On Dec. 11, the Hawks will travel to Homestead for a 7:30 p.m. contest.

Image Information: CEDARBURG’S TORI RIECHERS found herself surrounded by a swarm of Grafton players, including Amanda Hunt (left) and Sam Smith (right). Pressure defense helped Grafton take control on the way to a 46-39 win. Photos by Sam Arendt